Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has recently garnered attention, not for his on-field achievements, but for his romantic life. Following a turbulent period marked by the dissolution of his marriage shortly after the birth of his fourth child, Hogg has been seen with his new partner, Leonna Mayor, 32, a television presenter and former jockey.
The couple made a public appearance at the Six Nations opener between Scotland and Wales in Cardiff, where they seemed to be enjoying each other’s company. Hogg took to Instagram to post a photo of the two of them at the Principality Stadium, celebrating Scotland’s narrow 27-26 victory. In his post, he affectionately referred to Mayor as his “little beauty” and expressed his delight at having her by his side for her first rugby match. Mayor also shared her experience on social media, describing it as a “different kind of Super Saturday” and including a red heart emoji in her post.
This is not the first time the couple has been seen together; they were previously spotted at a luxury spa retreat in Staffordshire towards the end of last year. This revelation came as a surprise to many, particularly to Hogg’s wife, Gillian, 36, who was reportedly “heartbroken” when news of the rugby star’s new romance came to light.
Hogg’s retirement from rugby, which he announced shortly before news of his new relationship surfaced, was seen as a decision to allocate more time to his family. However, his new romantic involvement has evidently shifted the focus away from his family life once again.
Public opinion on this matter varies, with some expressing support for Hogg’s newfound happiness, while others are critical of the timing of his new relationship, particularly given the recent breakdown of his marriage.
At present, neither party has made official comments regarding their relationship. Nonetheless, the spotlight on Hogg and Mayor is unlikely to fade anytime soon, given the public interest in the ups and downs of Hogg’s personal life.
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